Historical information

Used by tram crews to secure doors in the open or closed position and to open the used ticket box. Part of the items issued to each traffic crew or maintenance staff to access or lock tramcars.

Significance

Would have been issued at the time to a driver or conductor with the cap or traffic number of 18

Physical description

Piece of chrome plated steel rod bent at 90 degrees and shaped at longer end to give a square shape for use in external doors on SECV Ballarat Trams - known as a square key. Was used to secure doors in both open and closed positions. Has been stamped 18 on one side at short end.

Inscriptions & markings

18